Cannabis Economy

Cannabis Economy (by Audio Archives) chronicles personal conversations with business leaders on Ingenuity, Inspiration...and Cannabis. Our first goal is to provide an oral history of legal cannabis in real-time. Who you are informs what you do. Business is personal. Follow us on Twitter @CannEconomy

As our first Canadian guest, Jamie Shaw was kind enough to give us an overview of the genesis of the Canadian cannabis marketplace, as well as the current rules and regulations in Vancouver and at the federal level. We hear all about her zig-zagged path to the industry, gain some enlightening perspective on the US market compared to our neighbors in the north, and understand the deep compassion and care Jamie has for patients. Enjoy!

Nurse Heather believes in the power of cannabis to heal and teach us, and has fought hard to make sure veterans with PTSD and others in need of care get proper access to it. From her roots near the Native American reservations in the four corners, to testifying in front of state supreme courts, she's already helped thousands of patients throughout her life, and she's just getting started.

A true New Yorker (in upbringing and accent), Joel Schneider found his way into the cannabis industry through a life-long appreciation and respect for the plant. Schneider’s commitment to a social culture in regards to cannabis and life is as evident in his business as it is in his gregarious personality. His Bud & Breakfast model of cannabis-friendly lodging is truly groundbreaking in providing a safe, secure place for consumers and patients to responsibly use cannabis. Enjoy.

Competitive and tenacious from his Jesuit upbringing, all the way through his varied professional career, Tripp Keber has firmly established himself as one of the most public and influential voices in cannabis. We hear all about how Tripp’s risk-taking attitude and "delusional confidence" made him well disposed for success in the nascent cannabis industry, and the various bumps and bruises he’s taken on the way to that success.

Originally a Chef by trade, Scott worked his way from washing dishes, all the way to a stint as the private chef at the Kennedy compound in Hyannis Port, MA. When an opportunity presented itself for Scott to use his expertise as a chocolatier to make medicated edibles for the cannabis market, he quickly established Bhang Chocolate as the leading company in the field.

The first episode features Gen Murray, Founder and President of CannLabs. Gen discussed her start in the industry, going door-to-door convincing dispensaries they should invest in testing, all the way up to helping the Governor outline statewide drug policy for Colorado as part of the Amendment 64 Task Force. She is a rare combination of scientist and entrepreneur, and is re-setting the standard for women in both fields. Enjoy!